Learn About Ancient Art and Create a Cave Painting!
In this one-time class students will learn about ancient art while creating their very own cave art to tell a story
John Savoie
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(2,149)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this one-time class students will be introduced to our earliest art - paintings and drawings from our ancient past discovered on rock walls and deep, dark caves. A short presentation of the types of ancient art, the methods at which our ancestors drew and painted as well as ways of interpreting ancient art will be presented using photographs and video. Learners will be called upon to interpret ancient art examples in a fun, group session. Next, learners will gather up their supplies of paper, pencils and optional coloring tools to create their very own cave art. The goal is to learn new, simple techniques while exploring story-telling through art. In the end, learners will have their very own unique cave art which will be explained and created step-by-step live with the instructor.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper Pencils Erasers Optional: Light Brown Colored Paper Sketching Pencils Charcoal Sticks or Pencils Water Color Paints and Brushes
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Information and historical interpretations are sourced from:
The Mind in the Cave: Consciousness and the Origins of Art, by David Lewis Williams
Image of the Ice Age, by Paul G. Bahn and Jean Vertut
and research documents and field notes from the University of Alberta Department of Anthropology and Archaeology
Joined April, 2020
4.9
2149reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
As an artist I have explored ancient ruins and am fascinated by ancient art. I have discovered ancient art petroglyphs and have visited many sites to photograph and document ancient art. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-10 learners per class
